Martin Shenkman
Contributor at Freelance
Attorney specializing in estate and tax planning. Founder of http://t.co/rkQvGV3AsF and http://t.co/aojNCLkWwI
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3 weeks ago |
forbes.com | Martin Shenkman
It’s Not Just About a Will, Trust or Other DocumentOne of the biggest mistakes people make with estate planning is to assume that estate planning means getting a document. Whether it is a will, a revocable trust, living trust, or any other document, a document without a plan is unlikely to protect you or your loved ones. Nor will likely accomplish your goals. Signing the best will or revocable trust, without more, just won’t cut the planning mustard.
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3 weeks ago |
flipboard.com | Martin Shenkman
'AITA for not making my son give his stepsister rides to and from school?' UPDATED"AITA for not making my son give rides to his stepsister to/from school?"I (45M) share three kids with my ex (16M, 14M, & 11F). We divorced 10 years …
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3 weeks ago |
forbes.com | Martin Shenkman
The “Talk”You had the “talk” with your young adult child about getting a prenuptial agreement. The divorce rate is often suggested to be 50%. You have wealth. Your child has accumulated some wealth already. But mostly, you hope to minimize the potential angst and antagonism that a potential divorce may bring. You child responded politely telling you either to keep your nose where it belongs, or, as is so common, “we don’t need one.” No one needs a prenuptial agreement until the divorce is imminent.
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1 month ago |
wealthmanagement.com | Martin Shenkman |Joy Matak
Martin M. Shenkman and Joy Matak discuss misconceptions about the reciprocal trust doctrine and different views surrounding it. While all practitioners are familiar with the reciprocal trust doctrine, some commonly discussed misconceptions about it and different views warrant consideration. Also, the uncertainty of the current planning environment might change the views on how to deflect the application of the doctrine.
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2 months ago |
forbes.com | Martin Shenkman
Introduction. U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-IA) introduced a bill called the Death Tax Repeal Act on February 13, 2025, with more than 170 representatives signing on. U.S. Senator John Thune (R-SD) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. Senate. No odds-on passage as the Ouija Board has not proven adept at predicting tax law changes. So instead, this article will discuss some of the impacts repeal may have on estate planning.
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